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13 Companies With Top-Notch CEOs and Lots of Open Jobs

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Glassdoor Team | Author & Career Expert at Glassdoor | 20 Jun 2018

Are you tired of working for poor management? Looking for a company with a clear mission and value structure? Then take a look at these fantastic companies with CEOs who are all winners of Glassdoor’s Employees’ Choice Awards honouring the 50 Top CEOs in the UK for 2018*, based entirely on feedback shared by those who know best – the employees who work with them. Now get ready, set, search. Metro Bank CEO: Craig Donaldson, 97% What They Do: Metro Bank was launched in 2010 and is the first new high street bank in over a century. Not only that, but they are one of the only banks to be open late nights, weekends and Bank Holidays. A mission which has seen them grow rapidly, and, they are hoping to have over 100 branches by 2020. What Employees Say: “There is a strong emphasis on a really positive culture at Metro. People really do try to help each other out.” – Current Employee

Facebook CEO: Mark Zuckerberg, 96% What They Do: Facebook is a social media platform that connects users around the world; allowing them to share stories, send private messages and create a unique profile accessible only to their friends. What Employees Say: “Fantastic management team, really amazing that even with over 20K employees everyone knows the mission of the company and aligns.” – Former Employee

Rolls-Royce CEO: Warren East, 96% What They Do: One of the leading industrial companies in the world, Rolls-Royce is dedicated to delivering the most cutting edge technology in the world. What Employees Say: “Great company to work for. They really want to be the best company for people to work for in the UK. Lots of focus on being a high performing culture.” – Current Employee

Nando’s UK CEO: Rob Papps, 96% What They Do: Founded in 1987, Nando’s is centred around their signature sauce – PERi-PERi and has grown to become a favourite brand right around the world. What Employees Say: “Trips, pay rises each year, parties, know that any issues will be dealt with, control over work life balance, extra leave for long term service, always new opportunities arising, lots of responsibility, always a challenge.” – Current Employee

Capital One CEO: Richard D. Fairbank, 98% What They Do: A global bank and one of the country’s top credit card providers, Capital One harnesses the power of the latest tech to reach their goal of “reimagining money; inspiring life.” What Employees Say: “There's a great benefits package as well and you get loads of training and the CEO is actually quite inspirational.” – Current Employee

Resource Solutions CEO: Oliver Harris, 97% What They Do: Resource Solutions offer outsourced recruitment and managed services to some of the world’s leading brands. Founded in 1997, they now operate within 28 countries within the fields of recruitment, candidate management and technology. What Employees Say: “Management are equally open and approachable and willing to listen to different approaches and process improvement.” – Current Employee

Siemens CEO: Juergen Maier, 95% What They Do: Famous for their engineering expertise and innovative solutions, Siemens provide an exemplary service with over 15,000 people employed across 25 offices and 13 manufacturing sites in the UK. What Employees Say: “The director is friendly, approachable and open to ideas even when you are only a graduate. I am absolutely loving this position so far and would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of joining the company.” – Current Employee

Microsoft CEO: Satya Nadella, 99% What They Do: Founded in 1975, Microsoft creates technology that helps individuals and businesses work quicker, more efficiently and effectively. What Employees Say: Microsoft will reshape you with new values that include deep listening to the customers, lead with empathy, and the importance of learning every single day.” – Current Employee

Taylor Wimpey CEO: Peter Redfern, 97% What They Do: A FTSE 100 business, Taylor Wimpey is one of the largest residential developers in the UK and works to build new homes and communities across the UK. What Employees Say: “Senior management are approachable and the lack of an obvious hierarchy is refreshing. Regardless of your role, your contribution is appreciated.” – Current Employee

Kantar Worldpanel CEO: Tim Kidd, 98% What They Do: A market research company, Katar Worldpanel works with companies across the world to combine market monitoring, advanced analytics and tailored market research to deliver advanced and detailed anaylsis. What Employees Say: Very social, great training scheme, high level of responsibility at a junior level. Hard working people dedicated to high standards of client servicing.” – Former Employee

Anglian Water CEO: Peter Simpson, 96% What They Do: Anglian Water provide water and water recycling services to over six million customers in the East of England and Hartlepool. What Employees Say: “Fantastic Pay, management who care for you, private healthcare, amazing pension, family like atmosphere, extra perks like gym memberships for cheap, meeting amazing people, clear yearly reviews to help guide your career and an amazing performance bonus system. Love it!” – Current Employee

Arcadis CEO: Alan Brookes, 96% What They Do: Arcadis is a global design and consultancy firm for natural and built assets, that is active in over 70 countries and generates £3.4 billion in revenue. What Employees Say: “Concern for employees welfare. Fruit day and taxis to Guildford town centre are appreciated by all staff. Professional management.” – Current Employee

Salesforce CEO: Marc Benioff, 98% What They Do: Salesforce delivers a CRM system that is used by businesses across the world that empowers companies to connect with their customers in an entirely new way. What Employees Say: Managers are great and supportive, always happy to help and transfer knowledge.” – Current Employee

*Employees’ Choice Award winners for the 2018 Top CEOs in the UK are determined using Glassdoor’s proprietary algorithm, taking into account the quantity, quality and consistency of Glassdoor-approved company reviews shared by UK-based employees between 2 May 2017 and 1 May 2018. At a minimum, employers considered must have received at least 35 company reviews, including at least 35 CEO approval ratings and at least 35 senior management ratings, during the eligibility period. For reporting simplicity, CEO approval ratings are displayed as whole numbers, though calculations extend beyond the thousandth decimal place to determine final rank order. Complete award methodology can be found and downloaded here: https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/List/about-employees-choice-awards.htm Search for more jobs on Glassdoor:
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